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Date:         Tue, 16 Feb 1999 11:30:27 -0700
Reply-To:     BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: 4SALE ,91 VW WESTFALIA
Comments: To: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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service.
>I would be great to have a 91 with only 14k miles wouldn't it?
>Can anyone think of things that would deteriorate from just sitting for 8
>years?




Yes, all the fuel lines, tires tend to dry rot also. poptop seals, UV
damage. Systems needing flushing: coolant, brakes. And all other rubber. I'm
sure there is more.


Now if the vehicle was stored properly and in a controlled environment (temp
& humidity)---then it would be like new.


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Bill
'85 GL [*Magic*Bus*]
'82 Westy [FreeBird] ...cause I'm as free as a bird now...
Big Sky Country                                 ---Ronnie Van Zant
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